Which of the Following Statements Most Closely Identifies the Problem

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements most closely identifies the problem with adopting Fayol's principles of organization design for contemporary businesses?

• A) Leaving some decision-making power to middle management has the effect of minimizing the effort and results that management would put into the other historical principles of organization.
• B) These principles create organizations that don't respond quickly to customer needs.
• C) The principles of Fayol and Weber hamper a firm's ability to determine if it is profitable.
• D) Authority and responsibility quickly become unrelated.

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Definitions:

Anger Management

Techniques and strategies used to control and direct one's anger constructively.

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.

Negative Attitude

A pessimistic outlook or disposition towards people, situations, or events, often hindering progress and positive outcomes.

Emotional Intelligence

Being able to identify, control, and communicate one’s emotions, along with managing relationships with others in a sensible and empathetic manner.